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RADISH.  (fetlzg.) 
Radishes require a light, loamy soil, moderately fertile, which should be deeply dug and well pulverized. The 
situation should be warm and sheltered. For an early supply sow in January or February in hot-beds, keeping well 
ventilated. In May they may be sown out-of-doors. Successive sowings should be made every two weeks. Radishes 
to be crisp and tender should make arapid growth. Ove ounce of seed to one hundred feet of drill; ten pounds an acre. 
EARLY DEEP SCARLET, OLIVE-SHAPED, 
SHoRT LEAF. One of the most de- 
sirable varieties for forcing. The 
skin is a very deep bright red color; 
flesh crisp, tender, and of good 
quality. Leaves few, short, and 
Smail.. Pkt., %653'-0z.,'.10; 14 lb., 
253 lb., -75+ 
EARLIEST SCARLET FRENCH FORCING 
TuRNIP—ROOTED, NON Pus ULTRa. 
The earliest of all; fit for use in 
about twenty days; short-leaved; 
brilliant red; excellent for forcing. 
PR. OGs Os LOS Y4-1b,, «253. 1b.; 
85. 
EARLIEST FORCING DEEP SCARLET 
TURNIP-ROOTED. Similar to the 
above, but darker, Pkt., .053 oz., 
PEOR Sg WO. 203 SOs 7075 
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE. Very attrac- 
tive and beautiful; admirable for 
forcing or out-of-door culture; fine 
globe form with small top; color rich 
deep scarlet; flesh white and tender, 
PKts 605 5.02.4 POs SD, AROS De, 
$1.00. 
EARLY SCARLET TURNIP—ROOTED. 
Very early, crisp, and _ beautiful. 
Pkt. (654 02.,: Tor 4b. .20301b;,- 
65. 
EARLY SCARLET TURNIP, WHITE-— 
TIPPED. Very early; for frames or 
out-of-doors. Pkt., .05; 0z., .103 
Ve Vp: 7. «205, Ibs; 70: 
EARLY WHITE ‘TURNIP, OR Box. 
Suitable for forcing; pure white; 
sweet. Pkt. .05; ozit- tose. 
Early Scarlet Globe Radish. 
Rebs, 85. Bre OZ 32 Ibi 2h. 
EARLY FRENCH BREAKFAST. Handsome oval form; color beautiful scarlet with white 
tip; excellent quality; quick in growth and small top. A splendid variety . . . . .05 .10 .20  .70 
EARLY OLIVE SHAPED. Scarlet; very early; for frames or out of-doors . . . . . ORC ITOM 4201397565 
EARLY LONG SCARLET, SHORT Top. Very long and crisp; for frames or open ground, fost LOM 1 20n T60 
LonG BRIGHTEST SCARLET, WHITE Tip. The most beautiful colored scarlet radish in 
existence. Matures in twenty-five days from time of planting, and continues to be of 
good quality until full grown. Smalltop. A variety sure to give satisfaction. . . O57) J. TOTIAZS a 
BECKERT’S CHARTIER. Clear rose with white point; grows very even; crisp and tender, 205) 17.16 25 75 
Woop’s FRAME. An early Half-Long Scarlet. Much used for forcing; handsome  . <O509 STO 25 85 
LonG BLACK WINTER, OR SPANISH. A popular winter sort .°. 9. 2. 2. ee se 105. | E10 25 75 
RouND BLACK WINTER, OR SPANISH. Fine keeper during winter . . . . . . . 05 «10.20.65 
WHITE GIANT STUTTGART WINTER. The finest white winter variety . . . -.. . SOS hor a LOM RN25 “75 
SPINACH. (Sf¢zat.) 
This is best developed and most tender and succulent when grown in very rich soil. For summer use sow early 
in spring in drills fifteen inches apart, and make successive sowings every two weeks. For spring use sow in Sep- 
tember, and cover lightly in November with light litter. Ove ounce will sow roo feet of drill, ro to 12 lbs. an acre. 
RounD TuicK-Lkavep. A standard sort; equally good for early spring or fall sowing; Pit. wOr.., aqluare slab 
leaves Are tiene SCCNeEMi Zend COMACHE BL yap. s Me ee yc ple ne ee tal te yee [OS £4.00 By at 125 
LONG-STANDING. Of delicious, Reel GUN AMIVA GAG OECD: lets eh se we petty) OO... ohO 15 35 
SAVOY-LEAVED, OR BLOOMSDALE, Large, tender, curled leaves; fine . . . Rr .05 .10 lS .40 
VicroriA. Anew variety with thick dark green leaves. The best long standing Spinach, .05 .10 my) A 45 
LETTUCE-LEAVED. A popular variety; very tender. . . . ER BE RE LNG SRGE (Oa me ale 15 35 
PRICKLY SEEDED, Very hardy and vigorous; leaves arrow- -shaped Meee. eee es {ORS BOM ae Wels He 
NEW ZEALAND. Makes a low spreading plant from which delicious, tender greens can 
be gathered the entire summer, May be started in a hot-bed and transplanted or sown 
out-of-doors when the ground is warm, allowing two feet between the plants . . , ORuiales £30. 4s OO 
